Tina worries so much about the safety of bridges that she hates to drive. She had an episode of anxiety that produced an immediate response of breathing broblems, nervousness, trembling/sweaty hands, racing heartbeat and avoidance. Tina does not want to even leave her home, because she has so many bridges in her area.…
He stated that he was taking the death of his cat hard. He seemed to enjoy the session. He was engaged throughout the session. He expressed a desire to continue to improve his anxiety. He stated that the strategies for anxiety have been beneficial. He noted that he has been researching information about anxiety. Timothy seemed to enjoy the calming techniques for anxiety. He mentioned that he has been getting out more with his son. He stated that they plan to go to the movies this weekend. He expressed concern about his anxiety. He mentioned that his living condition could be better. Timothy stated that he will continue to work on his anger and…
Describe (in your own words) why “compulsive gamblers” and “compulsive eaters” are not considered compulsive according to the definition of DSM-IV. Illustrate with an example.…
Learning Objective: To assess your level of anxiety and compare your ranking with percentile ranking statistics.…
When a person is faced with a stressful situation, the body’s reaction is to become anxious. In some cases, that reaction is severe, causing individuals to become unable to move beyond the fear and anxiety they feel for long periods of time. Often, this is indicative of an anxiety disorder. There are a number of different types of anxiety disorders. The most common of these disorders includes general anxiety disorder, clinical anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, individual phobias, and agoraphobia.…
Outline and evaluate research into the effects of anxiety on the accuracy of eyewitness testimony (12 marks).…
Having anxiety has really changed my life, but without it I would not be the person I am today. Anxiety and Panic attacks are very intricate to understand and explain if the person doesn't have it, they don't understand it’s out of my control.And technically it’s me vs. anxiety and panic attacks and i don’t alway win,but i have found ways around it and not to hamper anymore.. This was a big challenge in my life that was worth overcoming like Odysseus with his tasks. I had to figure out what I had, what causes it, and how to deal with it. This has all helped tremendously in the long…
Instructions: Read the following case study about a woman, Allison, who is suffering from anxiety. After you have read the case study, diagnose Allison and present some methods of treatment by answering the questions.…
Weinstock, L. M.S. W., and Gilman, E. (1998) Overcoming Panic Disorder. Chicago, Illinois: Contemporary Publishing Group.…
Everybody worries from time to time, but it does not stop them from being able to relax and enjoy life. However, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) leaves people in constant worry, stopping them from living life. The variety of symptoms GAD presents develops for many reasons and can be treated in different ways.…
Dr. Archibald Hart brings gives his contribution to the counseling world by giving us the Anxiety Cure. The essence of the book is found in the beginning of the book. Anxiety is now the number one emotional problem of our day (Hart 1999). This book aims to help people cope with worry, stress and panic attacks without prescribing medication. Stress is a unavoidable part of life and the associated conditions that come with it causes depression, which is a threat to living a good life. Dr. Hart does take time to show how the brain works in relation to how the body reacts to stress. Many times the way we think contributes to the anxiety that we feel.…
The pressures of being in a new environment, being away from home and their families as well as the stress and pressure of wanting to do well in college can overwhelm most students. As well as having to take responsibility for themselves and learning to live on their own. Anxiety disorders are becoming more common in students attending universities and college. They involve changes in mood, thinking, behavior and the physiological process. It is important to remember that with help anxiety disorders are treatable and that students can learn alternative ways of coping with anxiety. It is usually not very helpful to pretend that anxiety will simply go away on its own. It takes time, but learning to juggle school, work, and a social life will become easier as time goes on. Students can easily get anxious trying to juggle school, work, friends, and family while trying to figure out the rest of their lives. But learning to ask for help and being able to manage your time in an effective way can help reduce the amount of anxiety the students have and the possibility of developing an anxiety disorder from…
With reference to theory and research, evaluate some of the sources of anxiety and identify how this may be applicable to the sporting performer…
Like many, I could use this opportunity to brag about my academic or extracurricular achievements, but in doing so I would be omitting a defining factor of my life thus far-anxiety. While not completely aware of it, I have spent a majority of my highschool career in a state of constant anxiety. Similar to others who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder, I am prone to feeling overwhelmed when making decisions or presenting myself in communal settings. As a result, I found myself overwhelmed and struggling with the start of secondary school. My disquieted tendencies made me wary of expanding my comfort zone, in turn stunting my own personal growth over the past few years. Subsequently, I have spent a long time attempting to beat my anxiety.…
I felt very prepared for this oral presentation, which caused me to not feel nervous. This class and the workload have prepared me for college and my future career. I now have a better idea of what I will do in the future and schools I will attend, thanks to the assignments for this class.…